Dental Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities: Dental Assistants
have lots of responsibilities like patient care, obtain dental records, send
bills, receive payments, etc. they also sterilize instruments and equipment, and
prepare tray set ups for dental procedures. They also make patients
comfortable as possible in the dental chair and preparing them for treatment. They
hand various instruments right beside the dentist so he can focus on the
patient.
Salary: $25,993 – $41,073
Education: Most dental assistants learn their skills on
the job, although some are trained in dental assisting programs offered by
community and junior colleges, technical institutes, trade schools, or the
Armed Forces. Search for schools that provide training for this career. No
matter how you learn the profession, once you have acquired the knowledge and
mastered the skills, it is advisable to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant
Exam, offered by the Dental Assisting National Board.
